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United States vs United States · side-by-side

New York or San Francisco? A side-by-side travel guide.

Bagels, rooftops, comedy clubs, and the most walkable noise on earth. vs bridge fog, cable cars, hill-top neighborhoods that you walk all morning to find. A quick comparison of vibe, cost, and what to actually book in each.

What to actually book in each

Top picks in New York

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Top picks in San Francisco

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Pick New York if…

Bagels, rooftops, comedy clubs, and the most walkable noise on earth.

Pick San Francisco if…

Bridge fog, cable cars, hill-top neighborhoods that you walk all morning to find.

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